Crying-Your-Eyes-Out Song Rankings [2026]

I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN36rank/position

T-BOLAN “I Don't Want to Let Go” Music Video

A four-piece rock band, T-BOLAN, which disbanded at the height of its popularity but reignited longtime fans’ passion when it resumed activities in 2017.

This is their second single.

The song was used as the ending theme for ‘’92 Paris–Le Cap’ and as an insert song in the TV drama ‘Hotel Woman,’ and is known as one of T-BOLAN’s signature ballads.

Its husky vocals and lyrical melody have captivated many listeners—some may still find themselves moved to tears even today.

It is an evergreen classic that represents the 1990s J-pop scene, an era renowned for its many masterpieces.

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Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki37rank/position

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Rainy Blue

When it comes to Hideaki Tokunaga, many people probably think of “Kowarekake no Radio,” but “Rainy Blue” is also a wonderful song! The image of cold rain highlights the poignancy even more.

Tokunaga’s uniquely husky voice carries a sense of sadness that fits the song perfectly, and just listening to it makes your chest tighten.

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket38rank/position

I love you. ~100 Regrets~ – Sonar Pocket (Full)

This song is included on the 2011 album “Pokeism 2: Anata no Uta” (“Your Song”).

The lyrics tell a breakup story from a male perspective, making it a go-to track to listen to after a heartbreak—widely loved not only by men but also by many female fans.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS39rank/position

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)

A signature song by Princess Princess alongside “Diamonds.” Following an indelible address, the lyrics poignantly mourn a beloved person after a breakup.

It’s a classic that continues to be covered by many artists today.

I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu40rank/position

Words I Can’t Say / Off Course

Partings from those dear to us, encounters with the ones we love, and emotions too deep for words.

This gem of a ballad, released by Off Course in February 1982, gently sings of such delicate moments in life.

Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure voice and the beautiful melody seep deep into the heart.

The song is included on the album “over” and was released as a double A-side single with “Kimi ni Okuru Uta.” In 1999, it was chosen for a life insurance company’s commercial, once again moving the hearts of many.

It’s a song to play when your feelings for someone overflow or when you want to express gratitude to someone precious.

peace signYonezu Kenshi41rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

A high-velocity guitar rock tune that conveys a powerful determination to move forward while grappling with the anxieties and conflicts unique to adolescence.

It’s a rousing anthem in which Kenshi Yonezu channels memories and yearnings from his childhood into music.

Released in June 2017, the song was written specifically as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime My Hero Academia.

Its message and worldview align perfectly with the tone of the original work, earning it the No.

1 spot on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100.

It’s also an ideal song to perform with friends on stage at school or cultural festivals.

Only a single voicerokudenashi42rank/position

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

An impressive song that delicately portrays the feelings of modern people struggling with loneliness and self-denial.

It gently chronicles the hurt caused by casual words, the act of holding back tears behind a smile, and the resolve to face the difficulty of simply “living.” Since its release in December 2021, this work—beautifully harmonizing a soft voice with a tender melody—has spread empathy primarily through social media, reached No.

1 on Hong Kong’s Spotify Viral Chart, and gained popularity across Asia.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those who find life hard or who long to be understood.